Best New Brunch | Eat Out Awards 2013

Is there a more important category than brunch? Chicago takes the midday weekend meal seriously, and it's no surprise that the winner is a nouveau diner that's turning out exceptional takes on the classics. Here's your top pick for the best new brunch of the year.

If you asked all the foodies in town where they would go to sop up a hangover, the overwhelming response would be Au Cheval. Brunch here has gained a serious cult following, which just proves the old adage that no matter how good a dish, it’s always better with a fried egg on top. The restaurant’s famous burger is available for brunch, alongside favorites like an outstanding English breakfast of bacon, eggs and beans. This isn’t some pretentious brunch fête; this is satisfying, gut-busting food, served with a side of hash browns.